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Raptors president Ujiri's lawyers refer to officer's allegations as 'fabrication'
OAKLAND, Calif. - Lawyers for Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri say a law enforcement officer's court motion should be denied, calling allegations about a confrontation between the two at the 2019...
Oct 20, 2020
Seeing double: Alberta man splits Lotto 6-49 win with himself
An Alberta man who won a $5-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot last month had to share the prize with himself after accidentally buying two tickets on the same draw.Andrew Burke of Calmar, Alta., used the sam...
Oct 20, 2020
Photo altered to Ice Cube, 50 Center in 'Trump 2020' hats
An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump. "Two...
Oct 20, 2020
Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto after 'grueling' health battle
TORONTO - Author and psychologist Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto and eager for "something resembling a normal life" after spending much of the past year in and out of hospitals around the w...
Oct 20, 2020
Ross Street Patio to remain open for winter pilot program
The City of Red Deer has announced that the Ross Street Patio will remain open this winter as a new pilot project launched.The patio was scheduled for seasonal removal earlier this month. City officia...
Oct 20, 2020
Manitoba senior hockey team changes Indigenous name to Bombers
MORDEN, Man. - A senior hockey team in a small Manitoba city has changed its name following a push against the use of Indigenous names and caricatures as mascots. The team in Morden, located about 100...
Oct 20, 2020
San Francisco Conservatory buys Opus 3 Artists agency
With much of the classical music industry shuttered by the novel coronavirus pandemic, one of the leading management agencies has been acquired by an unusual buyer in an unconventional transaction. Th...
Oct 20, 2020
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis' influence on Canadian soccer continues to grow
Under head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge FC has been the class of the Canadian Premier League. The two-time champions from Hamilton look to make their international mark as they open 2020 CONCACAF Lea...
Oct 20, 2020
Messing dedicating his Skate America performance to grounded Canadian teammates
Keegan Messing will take the ice alone this week at Skate America in Las Vegas, without even fans in the arena to cheer him on. But he'll be skating with all of Canada's team in his thoughts. The 28-y...
Oct 20, 2020
RDC to provide more in-person learning opportunities next semester
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Red Deer College says it has decided to deliver its Winter Term programs and courses through a mixture of formats, including online, blended, and an increased numbe...
Oct 20, 2020